Mathilda

Mathilda is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 30 girls in the United States.

Mathilda at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Mathilda

Mathilda belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Mathilda first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #168 in 1883, and in 2024 30 babies received the name — 7,495 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Mathilda in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#168 in 1883
Peak year
1918
Babies named Mathilda in 2024
30
Total since 1880
7,495

Mathilda in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#544 in 2007
Babies named Mathilda in 2025
21
Total since 1996
1,138

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mathilda mean?

The meaning of Mathilda is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Mathilda a boy or girl name?

Mathilda is a girl name. In 2024, 30 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Mathilda?

Mathilda comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Mathilda?

Mathilda first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #168 in 1883, and 30 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].